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Happy New Year 2025: a pre-selection of tourist places to celebrate the new year? Here are 10 must-visit travel destinations for New Year celebrations
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Looking for travel destinations that offer a unique way to celebrate the new year 2025? From fireworks to cultural experiences and vibrant parties, here are 10 10 must-visit destinations for New Year's Eve celebrations. (File photo)
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1. New York, USA – Confetti flies after the New Year's Eve ball in Times Square. New York City is preparing to welcome the new year 2025 with its annual New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square, where fireworks go off at midnight. As crowds of revelers prepare to usher in the New Year 2025 under the bright lights of Times Square, officials and organizers say they are ready to welcome the crowds and ensure their safety. Famous for the iconic Times Square ball drop, New York offers grand celebrations with music, fireworks and festivities. It's one of the most electrifying places to ring in the New Year. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle, File)
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2. Sydney, Australia – The first fireworks explode over the Sydney Opera House during New Year's Eve celebrations in Sydney, Australia. The Sydney Harbor fireworks display is legendary, with stunning views of the Sydney Opera House and Harbor Bridge. The city's warm summer weather also adds to its appeal. (REUTERS/Jaimi Joy)
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3. Tokyo, Japan – People walk under New Year decorations in Tokyo. A unique blend of tradition and modernity, Tokyo celebrates New Year's Eve with countdowns, temple tours and spectacular fireworks. The bustling city offers a mix of cultural events and high-energy parties. (AP Photo)
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4. Rio De Janeiro, Brazil – A view of Christ the Redeemer above Rio De Janeiro during Brazil's New Year's fireworks celebration. The beaches of Copacabana host one of the biggest New Year's Eve celebrations in the world. Expect fireworks, live music and millions of revelers dressed in white for good luck. (Fernando Maia / Riotur / AFP)
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5. Edinburgh, Scotland – Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Festival is one of the best New Year’s celebrations in the world. Festivities include a torchlight procession, live music, street parties and one of the largest fireworks displays in Europe. (f11photo/Shutterstock)
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6. Paris, France – On New Year's Eve, the Eiffel Tower in Paris is lit up and looks its best. There are incredible light shows and fireworks all night long throughout the city. The City of Lights shines even brighter on New Year's Eve, with glamorous celebrations along the Champs-Élysées and a spectacular light show at the Eiffel Tower. Many enjoy a chic party in Montmartre or along the Seine. (Shutterstock)
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7. Berlin, Germany – A view of Berlin's iconic Brandenburg Gate quadriga to mark the start of New Year's Eve. Berlin's open-air New Year's celebration is one of the largest in Europe , with a huge street party at the Brandenburg Gate. Expect fireworks, live music and an electric atmosphere. (AFP)
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8. Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Fireworks explode at the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, during Dubai's New Year's celebration. Dubai's extravagant fireworks displays, especially over the Burj Khalifa, make it a global hotspot for New Year's Eve. In addition to luxury parties, the city offers endless entertainment and lavish events. AP)
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9. Bangkok, Thailand – People hang Chinese lanterns while others light incense sticks at a shrine to mark the start of the new year in Bangkok. Bangkok's vibrant street parties and rooftop bars make it an exciting place to celebrate the New Year. The city's lively atmosphere, street food and riverside fireworks add to its appeal. (Photo by Jack TAYLOR / AFP)
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